12 Things People Miss The Most About Washington DC When They Leave

Living in DC is one of the best experiences in the world. The city is fun, vibrant, exciting and smart. However it is a transient city. Many people are only here for a few years. Some head off to another part of the world for work while others simply migrate out towards the suburbs. No matter how long you live in DC or why you leave, here are 12 things people always miss about Washington DC.

Sure, it’s a bit cliché but the monuments are some of the most special things about DC. They are beautiful, moving and most people who live in DC have their own special soft spot for at least one or two of the monuments.

The museums in DC are truly first class and the bonus is that most of them are free. If you’ve ever decided to just wander over to a museum because you had nothing better to do, you know you will miss the ease of visiting them when you are gone.

There is something wonderfully comforting about the diversity in the district. The melting pot effect of DC is something you experience on your commute, in the neighborhoods and through local restaurants. Without, life doesn’t feel quite as international.

Virginia has become a popular winery location and DC residents are able to enjoy the fruits of their neighbor’s labor (quite literally!) Whether you love to drive out for a day at the wineries or have a particularly favorite local wine, you’ll miss the ease of finding Virginia wines when you leave.

Juicy, spice and smoky, the half smoke might not look very appealing but this satisfying DC delicacy always hits the spot. There is no other place in the world that offers the right blend of spices and meats like DC.

It’s the always constant question among people in DC: who of their friends or family works in the CIA? Is it your neighbor who goes on long trips to mysterious destinations? Or perhaps your brother in law who always seems to work strange hours? When you leave DC, the question doesn’t come up as much!